V.League newcomer shocks with massive squad overhaul

Bac Ninh FC parts ways with 13 players after the 2025/26 season, initiating a squad restructuring plan ahead of their first appearance in the 2026/27 V.League.

Immediately after achieving the goal of earning promotion to the 2026/27 V.League, Bac Ninh FC has embarked on a squad rebuilding plan. The Kinh Bac region team decided to part ways with 13 players after the 2025/26 season, kicking off a restructuring aimed at the challenging journey in Vietnam's top football league.

The list of departures includes many familiar names who contributed to the promotion campaign. Most notably, former Vietnam national team player Ha Duc Chinh, along with defenders Nguyen Huu Tuan, midfielder Nguyen Hong Son, striker Nguyen Cong Tien, as well as several foreign players and young talents. These are all key figures who accompanied Bac Ninh in their historic season, helping the club reach the V.League for the first time.

Among the departing players, Ha Duc Chinh has drawn considerable attention. The 1997-born striker joined Bac Ninh FC before the 2025/26 season with the expectation of becoming the spearhead of the attack. However, the former Vietnam national team striker had few opportunities to shine and only scored one goal in the final round of the National First Division, before helping the team achieve promotion.

The decision to release as many as 13 players shows that Bac Ninh FC does not want to stop at just earning promotion to the V.League. The club's management is reportedly aiming to build a deeper and more quality squad to compete with experienced opponents. The first season in the V.League promises to bring significant pressure, forcing the newcomer team to prepare thoroughly both in terms of personnel and professional expertise.

On the other hand, Bac Ninh FC is also actively seeking new signings to upgrade the squad. With a fairly strong investment capacity, the Kinh Bac team is expected to continue bringing in quality players in the near future to strengthen their power before the 2026/27 season starts.

The farewell to 13 players closes a memorable chapter for Bac Ninh FC in the National First Division, but also opens a new, ambitious phase. After the historic milestone of earning promotion to the V.League, the Kinh Bac team is showing determination to refresh the squad, aiming not only to survive relegation but also to make an impression in their debut season in Vietnam's top football league.